"Tottenham Hotspur have dramatically entered the race for Conor Gallagher, launching a late bid to hijack Aston Villa's proposed move for the England international. Spurs have held a long-standing interest in the former Chelsea midfielder, but had remained quiet during the early stages of this window. However, following Aston Villa's formal approach earlier today, the North London club has decisively acted to bring their long-term target to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium."
"While Villa were understood to be close to an agreement overnight, their proposal relies on a loan formula with conditional obligations, a structure that Atletico Madrid have been hesitant to accept. In stark contrast, Spurs are prepared to pay approximately 40m (34m) as a straight purchase. This permanent cash offer is significantly more appealing to the Spanish giants, who are looking to raise immediate funds rather than wait for future triggers."
Tottenham Hotspur have submitted a formal permanent offer of roughly £40m to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. Aston Villa had pursued Gallagher with a loan proposal containing conditional obligations, but Atletico showed reluctance toward a temporary exit. Atletico prefers immediate cash to raise funds rather than waiting for future triggers, making Tottenham’s straight-purchase offer more attractive. Tottenham’s willingness to buy outright propelled them to the front of the transfer queue. The 25-year-old midfielder was scouted by Spurs over the summer and is considered a Premier League-proven asset. Spurs’ midfield need intensified after Rodrigo Bentancur suffered an injury setback.
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